U.S. Forest Service · Deschutes National Forest · Crescent, OR

Crescent Lake Yurts

The Crescent Lake Yurts are located within Crescent Lake Campground on the northwestern shore of Crescent Lake at the eastern base of the Cascade mountain range.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov3 sites36 ft maxFires ok

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Crescent Lake YurtsCrescent Lake Yurts
Photos courtesy of USFS, View of Cowhorn Mountain from Crescent Lake Campground · Recreation.gov
2fires
active
Rx Cold Springs (prescribed burn) · 21 mi away · 158 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Yurts3
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

3 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
Yurt 3Back-in50PavedPartial6 / 1Yes
Yurt 4Pull-through60PavedPartial6 / 1Yes
Yurt 5Back-in50PavedPartial6 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length36 ft
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The Crescent Lake Yurts feature three individual yurt sites located within the Crescent Lake Campground. Furnished yurts include one bunkbed with one double and one single mattress, one double futon, table and chairs and a wood stove. Each yurt site also features a fire ring and picnic table. During summer months, visitors have access to drinking water within the Crescent Lake Campground. Yurts do not have electricity. Visitors should be prepared to bring their own linens, cooking utensils and lighting source.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestDeschutes National Forest
BookingReservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777).
FeesSingle Campsite Rate: $27/night. Premium Campsite Rate: $29/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00. NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation…
RulesMaximum site spur length is 40 feet. The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, or upon the campground closing, whichever, is earlier to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures.

Deschutes National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Crescent Lake Yurts20°30°40°50°60°January: 5.73 inches of precipitation, 48.8 inches of snowFebruary: 4.70 inches of precipitation, 28.6 inches of snowMarch: 3.34 inches of precipitation, 22.0 inches of snowApril: 1.91 inches of precipitation, 6.5 inches of snowMay: 1.84 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowJune: 1.02 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 0.52 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.45 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.96 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.62 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowNovember: 4.69 inches of precipitation, 22.7 inches of snowDecember: 6.05 inches of precipitation, 60.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 27.8°F averageFebruary: 29.1°F averageMarch: 32.7°F averageApril: 37.0°F averageMay: 44.7°F averageJune: 50.6°F averageJuly: 58.6°F averageAugust: 58.2°F averageSeptember: 52.0°F averageOctober: 42.7°F averageNovember: 33.2°F averageDecember: 26.9°F average0 in20 in40 in60 in80 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Odell Lake-East, 3 miles from the campground at 4,800 feet, station USC00356252 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 34 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 191 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Crescent, travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61, turn right on Highway 58 and travel 3.5 miles north, then turn left onto Forest Road 60 and travel southwest for 2.6 miles; turnoff for Crescent Lake Campground & yurts will be located on left-hand side.

Nearest townCrescent, Oregon
Coordinates43.5032° N, 121.9745° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    21 mi from the campground · 158 acres

  • Prescribed
    Junction Rx

    40 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearREI ↗49.9 mi
RV sales & serviceBlue Compass RV Bend ↗51.7 mi

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Explore

Video

Crescent Lake yurt

Worth a stop

  • Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
  • Crescent Lake
  • Diamond Peak Wilderness
  • Odell Lake

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Fawn Lake
    3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 0.1 mi
    Crescent Lake Loop East ↗
    5.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.2 mi
    Simax
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Crescent Lake Loop West ↗
    9 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.3 mi
    Sno-Park Connection
    3.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.8 mi
    Pretty Lake
    3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Diamond Peak Wilderness begins about 1.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

Crescent Lake sits within a glaciated basin behind a moraine dam east of the Cascade mountain range in northern Klamath County. From within the Crescent Lake basin, visitors will catch views of Diamond Peak and the unique Cowhorn Mountain. Crescent Lake is a popular recreation destination with brilliant blue-green water and sandy beaches. The Crescent Lake Yurts are situated within a predominately ponderosa pine stand on the western edge of the Crescent Lake Campground.

Recreation

The Crescent Lake area offers a wide-variety of recreation opportunities. The Crescent Lake Day Use Area provides boat launch access to the lake. Crescent Lake is a popular destination for boating, swimming, fishing and paddling. Fawn Lake Trailhead departs from the Crescent Lake Campground and Day Use Area providing hiking access into the Diamond Peak Wilderness.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Crescent Lake Yurts?

Sites at Crescent Lake Yurts are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Crescent Lake Yurts?

Single Campsite Rate: $27/night. Premium Campsite Rate: $29/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Crescent Lake Yurts?

Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Crescent Lake Yurts?

A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).

Source: Charges and cancellations

Is Crescent Lake Yurts open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Crescent Lake Yurts have?

3 sites, including 3 yurt.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Crescent Lake Yurts?

The longest site here provides 36 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Can I have a campfire at Crescent Lake Yurts?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Maximum site spur length is 40 feet.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Crescent Lake Yurts?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Crescent Lake Yurts?

The Crescent Lake area offers a wide-variety of recreation opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Crescent Lake Yurts?

Crescent, Oregon. Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway

Source: Getting there

What if Crescent Lake Yurts is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Crescent Lake Campground (0.1 mi), Simax Group Camp (0.9 mi), and Contorta Flat Campground (3.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby